swiss muslin

Swiss mus·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swis muhz-lin]
- /swɪs ˈmʌz lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swis muhz-lin]
- /swɪs ˈmʌz lɪn/

Definitions of swiss muslin words

noun swiss muslin a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures (dotted swiss) used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes. 1
noun swiss muslin a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures 0

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Origin of swiss muslin

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Swiss muslin

noun

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swiss muslin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

swiss muslin usage trend in Literature

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